Framing, the art of making borderline pitches appear as strikes, has been quantified through advances in tracking technology. This article examines how framing is revolutionizing catcher evaluation in NPB.
The catching technique of 'framing' - making balls appear as strikes - has begun to be quantified in NPB. This article examines how tracking data has made catchers' invisible contributions visible and verifies framing's impact on game outcomes.
Examines pitch framing in NPB through data analysis, measuring how catchers' mitt manipulation influences umpire calls and the adoption of framing metrics.